In case you don’t know, The Needles is a row of three distinctive stacks of chalk that rise about 30 metres out of the sea and you will find them on the western side of the Isle of Wight just to the southwest of Alum Bay.
Is The Needles Isle of Wight free?
Entry to The Needles is completely free of charge and you only pay to park your car during the main season, but if you’re visiting between April and October then our supersaver tickets are a great way to make savings on all your favourite activites.
What town are The Needles in?
Welcome to the world-famous Needles Landmark Attraction, and one of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic sights.
Why are they called The Needles Isle of Wight?
The name the Needles comes from the fourth rock, which was needle-shaped and known as ‘Lot’s Wife’. The book of Genesis in the Bible records that Lot’s Wife was turned into a pillar of salt as a punishment for looking back after being told not to when she was fleeing from the destruction of Sodom.
How do you get to Shanklin from Needles?
The fastest way to get from Shanklin to Needles Point is to taxi. Taking this option will cost £45 – £60 and takes 32 min. Is there a direct bus between Shanklin and Needles Point? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanklin Esplanade, Chine Avenue and arriving at Alum Bay, Needles Landmark Attraction.
How long is the walk down to The Needles?
Experience this 13.2-km circular trail near Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 35 min to complete.
How long is The Needles walk?
Approx 12km combined walk. Starting near Mulligans campground and picnic area, The Needles walking track is a great family outing and a chance to walk part of the popular Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk.
Is The Needles district worth visiting?
And while Island in the Sky can be easily explored by car, the Needles District is best explored by foot and to see some of the best scenery in this district, you’ll have to put in a lot of energy and effort. But trust us, it is 100% worth it.
Can you walk down to The Needles?
You can reach the down by following the Tennyson Trail and the Isle of Wight Coast Path. These two waymarked trails are a great way of further exploring the area around The Needles. You could also head east along the coast path to visit the lovely Freshwater Bay.
How do humans use The Needles Isle of Wight?
Military use
The Needles were a site of a long-standing artillery battery, from the 1860s to 1954, which was eventually decommissioned. A nearby site on High Down was employed in the testing of rockets for the British ICBM programme.
What is special about The Needles?
Marconi’s radio transmissions
Situated within The Needles is the world famous Marconi Monument, which marks the precise location where Marconi undertook his pioneering work at the end of the 19th Century, which led to radio and all telecommunications as we know it today.
Who owns The Needles Isle of Wight?
Heritage Great Britain
The attraction has been owned by Heritage Great Britain since 1999, where it sits as part of a portfolio that also includes John O’Groats, Land’s End, Lightwater Valley and Snowdon Mountain Railway. The Needles pulls in around 430,000 visitors during the tourist season and in excess of half a million each year.
Is there a weight limit on Needles chair lift?
Hi Bailey, weight limit is 30 stone per chair.
Which is better Shanklin and Sandown?
Shanklin is cuter. Sandown has a bit more to do beings bigger and with the zoo, Dinosaur Isle and the pier being in town. But they are only a few minutes apart from each other. You can walk there along the beach/cliff foot path.
What is the quickest ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight?
Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde
This crossing is also the fastest service to the Isle of Wight, taking just 10 minutes, and is linked at Southsea to both Portsmouth Harbour train station and “The Hard” bus station by the regular Hoverbus service.
How long is the Shanklin Chine walk?
Just over an hour, but as other people have said you can take just a few minutes to walk through if you want to get to the beach or you can stop and have coffee in the cafe. over a year ago. Hi Dan about one and a half hours. Have a coffee and just take it all in a beautiful light display dusk time.
Where do you park to walk to The Needles?
There’s parking available at the Needles Landmark Attraction, for which National Trust members receive a discount (please show membership card). Or why not try the 2-mile walk across the downs from our High Down chalk pit car park where parking is free (SZ 325856)?
Can you walk to the beach at The Needles?
There is no entry fee on to the site, you simply pay for what you wish to use. Can we walk to the beach? Yes, it is accessible via a 185 step staircase.
How do you get down to The Needles?
Open-top buses do run to the Needles Old Battery from Alum Bay, less than a mile up the road. There is a 2-3 hourly service between Totland and Newport which follows the inland edge of Tennyson Down. For details of bus timetables see www.islandbuses.info.
How many tunnels are on Needles Highway?
The highway’s three narrow tunnels, blasted through multiple layers of solid granite, are a highlight of the drive.
How long is Needles Highway Tunnel?
14-mile
This 14-mile drive takes about 45 – 60 minutes. The speed limit is slower plus you will want to pull over and take pictures. Give yourself time to enjoy all the scenic views. The Needles Highway tunnel is so impressive you will want to pull over for sure!